Kevin Durant scored 20 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday night at Toyota Center (Houston).
The Rockets were without Clint Capela.
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The Rockets came out fast, taking the first quarter 35-20. They never trailed and led by as many as 18.
For Houston, Kevin Durant finished with 20 points, four rebounds and five assists, Alperen Sengun had 19 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, while Amen Thompson chipped in 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
For Golden State, Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, a double-double, and Brandin Podziemski added 22 points, six rebounds and four assists.
The Rockets improved to 9-3. The Warriors fell to 8-4.
The Rockets sit third in the Western Conference and have won two straight. Houston is 6-1 at home and 3-2 away from home. The Warriors sit second in the Pacific Division. Golden State is 6-1 at home and 2-3 on the road.
The Rockets next host the Utah Jazz on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Warriors next visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:30 p.m. ET.
